My daughter brought me a 1/4 head of a very large cabbage. I cut it up and cooked it in a little water. At the same time I cooked about one cup of elbow macaroni in the microwave oven. I put these two items together with some pre-baked small Italian meatballs and red sauce with a dollop of butter. It was just an idea I had to use the cabbage. A surprise was that it was a very successful combination, especially when I topped it off with grated Parmesan/Romano cheese. It made two meals so I froze one.
Walnut Bars
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled)
3/4 cups flour (all-purpose )
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts (chopped)
Steps to Make It
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour with salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Whisk or stir to blend thoroughly.
- In a mixing bowl with electric mixer, beat the egg for 2 to 3 minutes, or until foamy.
- Add the brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla; beat well.
- Stir in flour mixture until well blended.
- Fold the walnuts into the batter.
- Spoon the thick batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 to 24 minutes, or until browned and the top has formed a crust.
- Cut into 2-inch bars; cool in pan. The recipe makes about 16 walnut bars.
Tips
Check them after 20 minutes to avoid over-baking.
